Marketing Manager, Events and Partnerships

Marketing Manager, Events and Partnerships About Phorest Phorest powers 12,000 hair and beauty salons, spas and medi-aesthetic clinics using our software across the globe. Our aim is to capture 25% of the market globally – that’s one million salons and a billion-dollar company. We are growing and would like to add a new member to our team. You will join a group of highly motivated individuals, to help us grow Phorest faster. The Opportunity As the Marketing Manager - Events & Partnerships for UKI, you will shape the annual programme and personally lead the delivery of more than 20 events and activations. This will include major trade shows, Phorest Connect, the Salon Owners Summit UKI presence, outbound experiences, partner events, webinars and sponsorships. This is an individual contributor role reporting into regional marketing leadership. You will own budgets, suppliers, logistics, speakers, partners, guest experience and post-event reporting, working closely with regional and global teams. The role requires regular travel across the UK and Ireland, with some flexibility around event schedules. What You'll Do Event Strategy & Delivery Own the annual UKI events and partnerships strategy and calendar, aligned with regional Sales, Customer and Marketing goals. Plan and deliver more than 20 in-person and digital events and activations each year. Lead end-to-end operational delivery, including venues, suppliers, contracts, stands, speakers, staffing, travel, logistics, lead capture and guest experience. Partner with the global Events team to deliver Phorest Connect and other global programmes locally. Coordinate selected outbound events and gifting activations with Sales to build relationships with priority prospects and accounts. Partnerships & Industry Engagement Build and manage relationships with brand partners, media, associations, educators, referral partners, consultants, influencers and respected industry operators. Create and deliver a regional partner event and webinar programme that drives engagement, lead generation and customer retention. Represent Phorest at partner and industry events, creating access, advocacy and co-marketing opportunities. Manage sponsorships and community partnerships, ensuring they support the UKI strategy and deliver clear value. Performance & Collaboration Manage event and partnership budgets, suppliers and external support, ensuring cost control and return on investment. Track opportunities, pipeline influence, account progression, sign-ups and customer engagement in Salesforce. Produce post-event reporting and quarterly performance reviews, recommending which activities to scale, improve or stop. Work with the Growth & Campaigns Marketing Manager and channel teams to connect priority events to wider acquisition, customer and retention campaigns. Use AI and automation tools to improve planning, administration, communication and reporting. Keep the UKI team informed about upcoming events and results. Who You Are You have 5+ years’ experience in event management, partnerships or integrated marketing, ideally within beauty, aesthetics, SaaS or B2B. You have built event programmes and personally delivered complex events from planning through to reporting. You are a strong relationship-builder who can represent Phorest credibly with senior partners, customers and prospects. You are highly organised and comfortable managing several events, suppliers, stakeholders, budgets and deadlines at once. You are commercially minded and able to connect events and partnerships to pipeline, retention and growth. You collaborate well across regional and global teams and lead through influence. You are comfortable using tools such as Salesforce and HubSpot, and keen to use AI and automation to work more effectively. You are willing and able to travel regularly across the UK and Ireland and work flexibly around event schedules. Benefits 🧘 Your wellbeing is important to us - we provide private healthcare, 2 Wellness Days, an employee assistance program and a free online GP service. 💰 As part of our Financial Wellbeing, we provide competitive Compensation, an Employee Share Purchase Scheme, Pension, Life Assurance, and Income Protection. 🚵🏿 We help you travel by providing a bike to work scheme as well as tax saver transport tickets. 🦸‍♀️ We support the women who work in Phorest by offering 2 weeks leave for Fertility Treatment, Pregnancy Loss and Menopause. 🍼 We care for your family and provide Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Benefits. 🌳 We grow our own timber! We provide a great learning environment and extensive development opportunities. We run development programs and provide access to many online resources including LinkedIn learning. 🏠 Moving house? Phorest employees get 3 moving days. Phorest is an equal opportunity employer. For this position, flexi-time and working from home is possible. We are also open to remote work. Get in touch to ask for more information or to chat about your future with Phorest! Research shows that while men apply to jobs when they meet an average of 60% of the criteria, women and other marginalised folks tend to only apply when they check every box. So if you think you have what it takes, but don't necessarily meet every single point on the job description, please still get in touch. We'd love to have a chat and see if you could be a great fit. Department Marketing Locations UK, Ireland Remote status Hybrid UK Ireland We believe you will like it here Innovation at Scale Phorest is at the forefront of technological innovation. Join us and work on cutting-edge projects that challenge you to think outside the box and bring your boldest ideas to life. Meaningful Impact Your work at Phorest will impact millions of users in the beauty industry. From small salons to large enterprises, your contributions will shape how businesses operate and thrive. Collaborative Environment We believe in the power of collaboration. You'll be part of a diverse and inclusive team that fosters a culture of learning and growth. Flexibility We understand the importance of work-life balance. With flexible work arrangements, you can excel in your career while maintaining a healthy lifestyle. We Grow Our Own Timber At Phorest, your development matters. We provide ample opportunities for skill enhancement, career advancement, and attending industry events like ShipitCon. A Unique Company Culture Our corporate culture reflects our character and personality as a business. When we ask our team what they enjoy most about Phorest and their job, our culture has almost always been the answer. And at Phorest, everyone has a role to play in shaping and nurturing that culture. We radiate positivity. We want everyone to feel welcome and supported to be fully involved at work. About Phorest Phorest is more than a software company. We’re a community of people united by a shared mission to help build a stronger and more resilient Beauty industry. While our platform supports salons around the world, it’s our people who bring that mission to life every day. Founded in 2002, Phorest has grown into a place where people can do meaningful work, learn from one another and make a real impact. We believe in developing our own talent, supporting personal and professional growth and creating an environment where everyone has the space to thrive. Collaboration, mentorship and continuous learning are at the heart of how we work. At Phorest, we’re driven by purpose, grounded in our values and proud to play a part in shaping the future of the industry, together with the community we serve.